On Friday (May 29), detectives released two images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the offence.

Detective Constable Tim Costello, of Hillingdon Burglary Squad, said: "Although the victim is 92 he lives a fairly independent life and has spent much of the last few years saving money.

"This money was to leave to his children in the event of his death, as well as some for his bills and day-to-day living.

"To say he has been devastated by the burglary and the loss of his savings is an understatement.

"We are appealing for anyone who may recognise the man in the CCTV footage. The suspect is a white male; he was wearing a dark blue jumper with a white print on the front, black jogging bottoms and black shoes."